On June 8 & 17, Benjamin Bernheim will debut in the title role of Gounod’s Faust in his first-ever engagement at the Latvian National Opera. Marina Rebeka sings Marguerite and bass Andreas Bauer is Méphistophélès, in performances conducted by Tadeusz Wojciechowski. Directed by Aik Karapetian, the production’s creative team includes costume designer Kristīne Pasternaka, set designer Kristaps Skulte, and lighting by A.J. Weissbard.

Mr. Bernheim will return to the role in a new production next season, in his house debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago from March 3 – 21, 2018.